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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1955
Page
8
Fair and cool night followed by a Thursday of fair skies and slight warmth. Lows tonight range from 40 to 46 degrees in the north and 46 to 50 in the south. Thursday sees highs of 72 to 76 in the north and 76 to 80 in the south.
Since yesterday at 1 p m the high was 75 and the low 54. A year ago today the high was 73 and the low 54. Barometer readings were 29 47 at 1 am and 29 57 at 1 pm. The warmest place in the United States was El Centro California at 109 and the coldest Fraser Colorado at 23. Sunrise was 5 25 and sunset 6 35.
Ralph Molin transfers W 76 ft of lots 2 and 3 block 20 Brodhead addition in Monroe to Elwin Priewe.
Harold Paar of Sun Prairie had his case dismissed when he produced a valid license. Jacob Kummer of Monroe faces charges of operating after drinking and resisting arrest with a court adjournment to Sept 8 at 10 am. John Andrew Trickel of Monroe cited for careless driving with $25 fine and costs and a recommended license re-exam by state patrol.
Unregistered car case against L A Koenig and Frank Ebneter in Monroe with $5 and costs. Evansville case of careless driving against George Smith with $40 and costs plus 10 days in jail and costs for operating with license suspended.
Dr and Mrs Russell Werren of Browntown announce a son born August 31. Mr and Mrs Ronald Duerst of Belleville announce a daughter born August 31.
St Clare hospital records show accident victims and medical staff including Nellie Bartelt Winslow Edward Sherbeyn Rock Island Elvina Rust 1315 15th avenue Mrs William Nabbefeld Platteville Mrs Otto Kerchner Walnut NI surgical Harold Smith Davis Mrs Mary Breen Elgin. Dismissals include Leonard Berry James Way Kenneth Allen Tackett Raymond Fish Casper Hager Mrs John Veer Mrs Luther Glass Arlene Hess Mrs Reily Gelbach Mrs Albert Egger and son Maurice Corwin and Mrs Robert Fifield.
Mr and Mrs Jesse A Matzke showed Holstein cattle at the Stephenson County Fair in Orangeville. The senior bull calf took first in its class and won the junior championship. Their two year old bull was named senior champion and grand champion of the Holstein breed. The senior yearling triplet heifers also collected awards.
Rudolf Maurer son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Maurer is recovering at his Madison home after polio hospitalization. He shows no paralysis and plans to visit Monroe relatives this weekend. While in Madison hospital polio ward he shared a room with Peter Cash 19 a nephew of W L Cash.
A stream of personal visits lists individuals and couples arriving in the city from Evansville Cincinnati Warsaw Urbana Chadwick Hobart South Gate Joliet and other places. The Harold Leuzinger family moved from Monroe to 1007 8th Avenue. Several locals returned from travels in New York City Shanesville Ohio Santa Barbara and Door County.
Los Angeles air pollution head called the season’s smog siege a crisis as Gov. Knight warned of possible state disaster. Director Griswold warned the eye burning clouds would persist for days and urged industry to curb emissions, alleging lack of cooperation.
Excavation has started for a new house to be built by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Urban in the 1800 block of 19th Street.
President Juan D. Peron offered to resign prompting mass demonstrations of support from CGT and the Peronista party. A lengthy message urged pacification and warned of possible outcomes, while Hugo Di Pietro called a 15 minute nationwide stoppage and rallies in Plaza de Mayo and other cities.
Secretary of State Dulles and British and French foreign ministers will gather in New York on Sept. 27 to align western positions ahead of talks with Soviet leader Molo tov in October. Heinrich Von Brentano will join on Sept. 28, as discussions focus on unity and plans for the Geneva meeting at the end of October.
The item lists hospitality and visits among residents: Paul Rahorn and daughters Barbara and Patricia stayed with Lester Rahorn family in Beloit for a birthday, plus relatives from Detroit, Troutrun Pennsylvania, Madison and Freeport area, and multiple overnight stays and weekend visits across several homes.
Monroe police reported damage to cars driven by John Von Arx and Hazel Clark in a traffic mishap on 17th Avenue. Von Arx was traveling north while Clark approached from the west in the 1100 block yesterday morning.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Kelley of Monroe have moved into the Mrs August Butt house on Main street recently vacated by the Virgil King family.
Mrs Nellie Bartelt of Winslow, aged 77, is reported in good condition at St Clare hospital after undergoing surgery this morning for a broken hip suffered in a fall at her home yesterday.
An organizational meeting for first aid classes will be held on September 12 at 8 p m in the high school. Gilbert Abraham will be the instructor.
LaVerne Michael of Orangeville high school captured the senior championship trophy for tractor handling in the Stephenson County Fair Tractor Rodeo.
Ronald D Johnson and spouse purchase a building lot from Sam Hoesly at 1322 22nd Street with possession set for October 1. Construction of a three bedroom one story house will begin late this fall. Johnson serves as city recreation director.
Mr and Mrs Virgil King announce the birth of their daughter Juda born August 24. The infant’s father is employed as an instructor in mathematics and industrial arts at Stanley. The family has moved to Stanley this week.
Mr and Mrs Elwin Priewe of 2011 13th Avenue purchased property from Ralph Morris for a house site. The land fronts on 22nd Street between 12th and 13th Avenues and is slated for construction this fall.
Tonight from 7 to 8 the high school band will rehearse in the band room. Band director Allan F Barnard will decide at rehearsal whether the group will take part in Saturday's New Glarus anniversary observance.
A report from Nebraska describes a hailstone six inches in diameter observed during a severe storm. Local authorities cautioned residents to seek shelter as damaging hail impacted farms and property across several counties.
The article notes performances at 1 30 p m Sunday for the play and 1 30 p m Monday for the English version. The English cast rehearsed Sunday and will rehearse again tomorrow, while the German cast schedules their final rehearsal Friday. An information booth will open near the Edward Willi building Friday to provide tickets and details. Wilhelm Tell Guild secretary H M Schmid asks residents to offer rooms for visiting guests.
Private graveside services were held at 2 30 this afternoon for the twin sons of Mr and Mrs Clar ence Jenny Argyle who died early yesterday a few hours after their birth in St Clare hospital Burial was in Graceland cemetery Blanchardville Rev F B Benson pastor of Trinity Lutheran church officiated Other survivors include the grandparents Mrs Clara Gilbert son and Mr and Mrs C J Jenny The father lives at the Apple Grove cheese factory
Mrs. O D Curtis notes relatives and friends visiting in Monticello from Milwaukee Olympia Madison and New Glarus. The Babler home hosts Otto and family with Bonnie staying several days while RoxAnn Kubly returns home with grandparents. Other guests include the Hoeslys Spring Weenie Wittenwyler and Blum households.
The 60 000 ton USS Forrestal faces more engine trouble on underway tests off Cape Henry. A fourth shaft fault sidelined the ship to two shafts, forcing a return to Newport News to port about 45 hours early. Officials hope to still deliver by September 29.
GREEN BAY The Wisconsin Registers of Deeds Association adopted a unanimous resolution at its convention calling for transferring auto license plates and titles from the State Motor Vehicle Department to county offices. The group cited growing public dissatisfaction due to delays and mail delays in obtaining plates and titles.
Wisconsin lawmakers plus Fifth Army officials discussed Camp McCoy, a 61 000 acre installation, now a summer training camp since losing full time status in 1952. Col. Oscar Moldenhauer urged restoration as leaders note Camp McCoy as a premier training center and point to other states for permanent reserve camps. The panel heard updates from Major Gen. P. D. Ginder and Col. James MacDougall and anticipated greater facility demand under the Armed Forces Act.
Albany high school graduate David Sharer joins the Navy for two years and will depart tomorrow for Great Lakes Naval Training Station. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Sharer.
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